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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 303.93 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 303.93 and 99.90 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 303.93 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/303.93 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 303.93 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 30,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362.61/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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